Florida § 316.073 - Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.073 — Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.073. Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
Every person driving an animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway is subject to the provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application. The provisions of this chapter applicable to pedestrians, with the exception of s. 316.130(3), apply to any person riding or leading an animal upon a roadway or the shoulder thereof.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.073
What does Florida Statutes § 316.073 cover?
Section 316.073 ("Applicability to animals and animal-drawn vehicles.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 316.073?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 316.073" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 316.073 apply to my situation?
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